MAGOEBASKLOOF BIRDERS COTTAGE
Guest Farm Accommodation
in Magoebaskloof, Capricorn,
Limpopo, South Africa
LOCATING INFORMATION -
Magoebaskloof Birders' Cottage is located in the Magoebaskloof Valley on the
edge of the Limpopo Drakensberg escarpment. It is situated between Tzaneen
(25km) and Haenertsburg (10km). The property is usually below the mountain mist
but out of the intense lowveld heat.
COTTAGE DESCRIPTION -
The cottage has two bedrooms. Both bedrooms have double beds. The first room has
an en suite outside bathroom. The shower and double bath are in the open but are
private. The toilet is under cover. The second room has a double bed on the
mezzanine level with two single beds on the lower level. Its bathroom is
indoors. Linen and towels are provided. The cottage is not serviced.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with an electric stove, fridge,
deep freeze and microwave oven. A Weber braai is supplied. All you need to bring
is your food and drinks. The cottage is a no-smoking zone; smokers are kindly
requested to smoke outside. Regret no pets are allowed.
FARM DESCRIPTION -
The cottage is on a small working organic farm producing avocados, kiwis and
indigenous plants. Historically the valley was grassland with acacia and kiaat
trees dotted about with patches of mist belt forest in ravines and along river
lines.
Today, much of the forests remain but the grasslands are mostly planted with
avocado, macadamia and bluegums. Patches of grassland are being rehabilitated on
our property. There are walking trails on the farm along our stream and into the
forest patches.
Birders should lookout for Black-fronted Bush-Shrike, Narina Trogon,
Yellow-streaked Greenbul, Olive Thrush, Orange Ground-Thrush, Yellow-throated
Woodland-Warbler, Green Twinspot, Mountain Wagtail, Forest Buzzard,
Scaly-throated Honeyguide, White-starred Robin-Chat , Chorister Robin-Chat,
Blue-Mantled Crested flycatcher and Black Saw-wing
WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA -
Adjacent to our farm the Lesodi Trail in the 58 hectare Swartbosch Forest has a
trail and offers excellent birding.
The Woodbush Forest is only a short drive away. This afromontane forest is one
of the most extensive and pristine in the country. It is an excellent site for
birding and identifying trees.
The small village of Haenertsburg offers restaurants, craft shops, grocery
shopping and fuel. Surrounding the village the common protects
200hectares of grassland. The Louis Changuion trail meanders for 10km through
the grassland.
Take a day drive to picnic adjacent to or walk into the Wolkberg Wilderness.
This is one of the most extensive wilderness areas left.
The dams and rivers of the Haenertsburg area offer excellent trout fishing.
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